Patents by Inventor Paul J. Dickler

Paul J. Dickler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Locking mechanism for tamper-proof backpack or piece of luggage
    Patent number: 4066195
    Abstract: A tamper-proof backpack is disclosed which is formed of plastic or similar molded construction. The backpack includes a concave rear wall and shoulder straps which enable the backpack to be carried on the back of a user. The backpack may also be hand-carried and a cover is provided for fitting over the concave rear wall thereby hiding the shoulder straps when the backpack is so carried. The backpack includes a locking mechanism which prevents unauthorized access into the interior of the backpack and which also enables the backpack to be secured to a stationary object. The locking mechanism may also be used to secure a conventional luggage-suitcase or similar article to a stationary object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1978
    Inventor: Paul J. Dickler
  • Tamper-proof backpack
    Patent number: 3960300
    Abstract: A tamper-proof backpack is disclosed which is formed of plastic or similar molded construction. The backpack includes a concave rear wall and shoulder straps which enable the backpack to be carried on the back of a user. The backpack may also be hand-carried and a cover is provided for fitting over the concave rear wall thereby hiding the shoulder straps when the backpack is so carried. The backpack includes a locking mechanism which prevents unauthorized access into the interior of the backpack and which also enables the backpack to be secured to a stationary object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Inventor: Paul J. Dickler